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Cost of Living & Prices:
Albania vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Albania vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.95 times less for grocery shopping in Albania than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Albania and 6.48 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Albania.

1.51 EUR
6.48 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.4 EUR (2.74 USD) in Albania and 2.2 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in the United States.

2.40 EUR
2.20 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.76 EUR (15.73 USD) in Albania and 17.44 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Albania.

13.76 EUR
17.44 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.36 EUR (11.84 USD) in Albania and 15.75 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Albania.

10.36 EUR
15.75 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.69 EUR (7.65 USD) in Albania and 14.07 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Albania.

6.69 EUR
14.07 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.83 EUR (4.38 USD) in Albania and 16.62 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Albania.

3.83 EUR
16.62 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.47 EUR (1.68 USD) in Albania and 2.92 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Albania.

1.47 EUR
2.92 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.41 EUR (3.9 USD) for 12 eggs in Albania and 6.29 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Albania.

3.41 EUR
6.29 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.89 EUR (2.16 USD) in Albania and 3.33 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Albania.

1.89 EUR
3.33 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.86 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.3 EUR (1.49 USD) in Albania and 2.57 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Albania.

1.30 EUR
2.57 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.98 EUR (1.12 USD) in Albania and 4.38 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Albania.

0.98 EUR
4.38 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.52 EUR (13.17 USD) in Albania and 15.01 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Albania.

11.52 EUR
15.01 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.88 EUR (2.15 USD) in Albania and 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United States.

1.88 EUR
1.39 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.14 EUR (1.31 USD) in Albania and 3.51 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Albania.

1.14 EUR
3.51 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.79 EUR (2.05 USD) in Albania and 5 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Albania.

1.79 EUR
5.00 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.13 EUR (1.29 USD) in Albania and 3.27 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Albania.

1.13 EUR
3.27 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.9 EUR (2.17 USD) in Albania and 7.24 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Albania.

1.90 EUR
7.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.86 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.69 EUR (1.93 USD) in Albania and 5.57 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Albania.

1.69 EUR
5.57 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 EUR (0.76 USD) in Albania and 2.18 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Albania.

0.67 EUR
2.18 EUR

Restaurant

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Albania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.24 times less for meals in restaurants in Albania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.78 EUR (2.03 USD) in Albania and 5.13 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Albania.

1.78 EUR
5.13 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.67 EUR (1.9 USD) in Albania and 2.89 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Albania.

1.67 EUR
2.89 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.59 EUR (2.96 USD) in Albania and 7 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Albania.

2.59 EUR
7.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.63 EUR (4.14 USD) in Albania and 10.5 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Albania.

3.63 EUR
10.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.32 EUR (10.66 USD) in Albania and 10.5 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Albania.

9.32 EUR
10.50 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 51.79 EUR (59.2 USD) in Albania and 122.48 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Albania.

51.79 EUR
122.48 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 10.36 EUR (11.84 USD) in Albania and 22.75 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Albania.

10.36 EUR
22.75 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in Albania and 2.23 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Albania.

0.81 EUR
2.23 EUR

Fuel

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Albania vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.18 times more for fuel in Albania than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.82 EUR (2.08 USD) in Albania and 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in the United States.

1.82 EUR
0.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.82 EUR (2.08 USD) in Albania and 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in the United States.

1.82 EUR
0.81 EUR

LPG 1L

0.60 EUR
-

Transportation

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Albania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.16 times less for transportation in Albania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.57 EUR (18.94 USD) in Albania and 115.48 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Albania.

16.57 EUR
115.48 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Albania and 2.54 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Albania.

0.41 EUR
2.54 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 15.54 EUR (17.76 USD) in Albania and 36.74 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Albania.

15.54 EUR
36.74 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.11 EUR (3.55 USD) in Albania and 1.9 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in the United States.

3.11 EUR
1.90 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.11 EUR (3.55 USD) in Albania and 4.37 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Albania.

3.11 EUR
4.37 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Albania vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 8.29 EUR (9.47 USD) in Albania and 17.5 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Albania.

8.29 EUR
17.50 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 48.26 EUR (55.16 USD) in Albania and 138.03 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Albania.

48.26 EUR
138.03 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.3 EUR (20.92 USD) in Albania and 56.87 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Albania.

18.30 EUR
56.87 EUR

Flats for rent

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Albania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.29 times less for renting an apartment in Albania than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 716.27 EUR (818.73 USD) in Albania and 3550 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Albania.

716.27 EUR
3 550 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 479.25 EUR (547.8 USD) in Albania and 2225 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Albania.

479.25 EUR
2 225 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1321 EUR (1509.94 USD) in Albania and 7193 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Albania.

1 321 EUR
7 193 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 800.88 EUR (915.43 USD) in Albania and 4573 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Albania.

800.88 EUR
4 573 EUR

Flats for sale

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Albania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.34 times less for buying an apartment in Albania than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3204 EUR (3661.76 USD) in Albania and 15183 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Albania.

3 204 EUR
15 183 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1637 EUR (1871.13 USD) in Albania and 10652 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Albania.

1 637 EUR
10 652 EUR

Salary

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Albania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Albania is 6.36 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 707.98 EUR (809.24 USD) in Albania and 4501 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 84.3% lower in Albania.

707.98 EUR
4 501 EUR

Hotels

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Albania vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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90.8 EUR

Two stars

61.8 EUR
128 EUR

Three stars

79.1 EUR
171 EUR

Four stars

85.2 EUR
221 EUR

Five stars

154 EUR
526 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Albania: 19 cities, 257 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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